the sum of two consecutive natural numbers is 565. find the numbers

Question

i need help with word problems, i dont understand how to make the words into an equation

Answer 1

call the first number x and the next number x + 1

 

add to get the sum

 

x + (x + 1) = 565

 

2x + 1 = 565

2x = 564

x = 282

x+1 = 283

 

Check:

282 + 283 = 565

565 = 565